Afghanistan, Taliban to Talk in Saudi Arabia

By

Maria Abi-Habib

January 30, 2012

KABUL—Afghan officials say they plan to meet Taliban representatives in Saudi Arabia in the near future in an attempt to put the government of President Hamid Karzai in a lead role in peace negotiations.

So far, the Taliban have only publicly acknowledged their willingness to talk with the U.S. in discussions that could end the 11-year war in Afghanistan. The Taliban weren't immediately available for comment Sunday. News of the Saudi...